Join us on 8/28 to discuss the drivers and implications of military spending in the #MiddleEast. Speakers: Omar S. Dahi Diego Lopes Nancy Okail Dr. Emma Soubrier Nan Tian and Tamara Kharroub, PhD For more info and to register 👇 arabcenterdc.org/event/military…

🚨 Exciting milestone alert! We’ve reached 10,000 views on the PRISME Initiative and #SALAM project website! 🚀 Huge thanks to everyone who’s been part of this journey & who’ve explored our work. ✨ If you haven’t, now’s the perfect time to dive in!

We just hit 10,000 views! Thank you! And stay tuned- we’ve got exciting new content and thought-provoking conversations on the way! Don’t miss out, sign up for updates and express interest in being part of future projects #PRISME10K

Just a month away! Nice will host a key discussion on decentering arms in Middle East security. It's time to rethink strategies, challenge outdated narratives, and explore new opportunities for sustainable peace. #MiddleEastDialogue #BeyondArms #DAMESForum

WPF's Research Director, Bridget Conley, and Director of the Arms and Militarization Program, B Arneson, are eager to support the PRISME in-person workshop in Nice, France.

🚨🚨 Delighted to share with you that I'll be participating next September in a workshop on: "Decentering #Arms in #Middle_East #Security" to be held in NICE/#France as a part of PRISME Initiative by Dr. Emma Soubrier, along with a great lineup of experts: Dr. Annelle Sheline

Delighted to be part of this timely PRISME discussion on Middle East security with esteemed colleagues and friends.

SWI's Director of Research & Strategy, Anna Stavrianakis, is heading to Nice, France, to support colleagues and friends at the PRISME Initiative's in-person workshop. 🌍

Excited to welcome this fantastic lineup of experts to discuss these critical issues soon at Université Côte d'Azur w/ key support from World Peace Foundation Tufts University Dr. Ali BAKIR (علي باكير) Dr. Annelle Sheline Bader Al-Saif بدر السيف Kristian Ulrichsen Hala Abi Saleh Pınar Bilgin Shana Marshall Sam Perlo-Freeman Anna Stavrianakis

🚨 Thrilled to announce that my book “Qatar and the UAE: Diverging Paths to Regional and Global Power” is coming out in early 2025. Pre-order it now at a special price! rienner.com/title/Qatar_an… #GulfPolitics #Qatar #UAE

Qatar and UAE are examined as two rival “Prince-States” shaping Gulf politics through distinct strategies (a concept highlighting hyper centralization & personalization of power). Discover their unique paths in my upcoming book! Pre-order now rienner.com/title/Qatar_an… #PrinceState

The book also shows how Qatar and UAE have strategically used arms deals as tools to assert their autonomy, expand global influence, & shift power dynamics w/ traditional allies like U.S. and European countries. Find out more, pre-order it now: rienner.com/title/Qatar_an… #ArmsTrade

The image was a creation by generative AI. It blends themes of Machiavelli's The Prince, which partly inspired Prince-State concept, with my love for The Little Prince. The AI produced other interpretations of 'Machiavelli's Prince meets The Little Prince' (sometimes literally).

Why does the US keep fueling arms sales to the Middle East? Jennifer Erickson breaks down policy traps and entrenched beliefs shaping these exports—and the tough path to reform. Decentering arms for stability and human rights is key. prismeinitiative.org/blog/us-arms-t… #ArmsControl

“Three interlocking and deeply embedded ideas shape US participation in international arms markets: arms as a signal of support, arms as a source of influence, and the inevitability of alternative suppliers”. Here, Jennifer Erickson skillfully explains and debunks these 👇

Why is the UK so dependent on arms sales to the Middle East? Sam Perlo-Freeman dives into the UK’s 'addiction' to arms exports to the Gulf region and the main barriers to breaking free, rooted in historic ties and economic interests. prismeinitiative.org/blog/uk-addict… #ArmsTrade

Delighted to share my latest analysis for the PRISME initiative led by Dr. Emma Soubrier Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Search for a Durable, Less Militarized Consensus prismeinitiative.org/blog/saudi-ara…